Axis Asset Management Company Ltd has introduced the Axis Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services – Mar 2028 Index Fund is an open-ended target maturity index fund investing in AAA-rated financial services bonds that form part of the Nifty AAA Financial Services Bond Mar 2028 Index. The fund follows a passive investment approach, tracking the index …
Several mutual funds have recently announced income distributions for investors opting for the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option. As per the reports, the distributions will be paid based on record dates set for February 27 and 28, 2025. HDFC Mutual Fund: HDFC Mutual Fund has declared income distribution in regular and direct IDCW …
Explore Mehul Dama’s impressive 19+ year journey in ETFs and passive funds, backed by a strong academic foundation in finance. As the Fund Manager, he is now leading the Angel One Nifty Total Market Index Fund to success! As a Chartered Accountant (CA), his expertise spans fund management, valuation, and investment strategies. Currently, he manages …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced an income distribution of ₹0.05 per unit under both the regular and direct IDCW options of the ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund. The record date is March 3, 2025, meaning investors holding units on this date will receive the payout. Fund Basics The ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund was …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued new guidelines requiring Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to deploy funds raised in New Fund Offers (NFOs) within 30 business days from the date of unit allotment. These rules, effective April 1, 2025, aim to ensure that funds collected during an NFO are used as per …
ETFs have become increasingly popular among Indian investors, with AUM exceeding ₹5 lakh crore as of 2024. Their rising adoption is fueled by high liquidity, transparency, and lower costs than actively managed mutual funds. Angel One Mutual Fund has introduced the Nifty Total Market ETF and Nifty Total Market Index Fund, both tracking the Nifty …
Bengaluru-based IT giant Infosys has commenced its much-anticipated salary hikes for employees from February 2024. As per reports, the increments range between 5% and 8%, while exceptional performers are expected to receive a 10-12% increase. The salary adjustments apply to employees in band JL6 and below, with the revised salaries becoming effective from April 1, …
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a popular and disciplined approach to investing in mutual funds, particularly for long-term financial goals such as retirement. Given that most individuals earn a fixed monthly income, SIPs allow them to invest small, manageable amounts regularly, benefiting from rupee-cost averaging and the power of compounding. While SIPs are commonly …
Unlike traditional mutual funds, which have high equity exposure but cannot be traded directly on the stock exchange, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer a unique advantage. They can track indices, commodities, or asset benchmarks and are bought and sold on stock exchanges like shares. Investors must have a demat account to trade ETFs. They also enjoy …
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have long been favoured for wealth creation, but some investors argue they become riskier when market valuations are stretched. The concern arises from investing a fixed sum regularly, even when stock prices are high, potentially leading to suboptimal returns. Does this mean pausing or restarting SIPs at different market cycles is …
